There was a strong field assembled on the start line which made for a very exciting race. Trophy winners Michael Eccles had a great run to finish 4th overall and 1st VM40. Leanne Finch, following on from her Run Norwich 10k success, was second lady. Amy Beck coming back into form was 4th lady and 1st VW40. Joanne Watkins was…
Run Norwich 10k 2023
We had 25 members on the start line of what was the largest entry for this years “Run Norwch 10k”. There were 8500 entrants and 6761 finishers. Having spoken to some of our members before the race it seemed quite a few were going to run it for fun, if you can call it that, and take in the views…
Wroxham 5k 2023
Where do I begin !! We had 32 runners, 17 personal best times, 4 age record times, 3 age best times and 4 running the distance in a new age group. The standard was exceptional with top athletes from all the clubs on the start line which is how it should be for a County Championship race. The highlight of…
Humpty Dumpty 10k County Championship Race
BVH had some excellent results, coming away with quite a few medals and trophies as follows:- Michael Eccles and Leanne Finch are now the Norfolk 10k County Champions. Fran Cooke was 2nd F40-44 We also won the first men’s vets team award with Michael Eccles, Richard Johnson , Simon Partridge and Simon Bales. All results Michael Eccles first overall in…
North Walsham Epic 5k
Despite being a very hot and muggy night, 16 members turned out to run the Epic 5K, going home with some excellent results. To have the first man and woman across the line in BVH colours was brilliant. So a big well done Michael Eccles and Leanne Willow Finch. Michael Eccles was 1st overall in 15.36 Billy Eccles ran a…
Lotus 10k & 5k
10k times as follows:- Johno 37.29 Tom Jordan 39.22 Fran Cooke 46.14 1st F40-45 Mark Crookes 47.24 Simon Alcock 59.42 5k times Joanne Watkins 19.55 3rd lady overall Belle Watkins 25.03 Stephanie Ellis 26.37
Alex Moore Relays
What a briliant day with superb results and huge efforts from everyone. We had first, second and third in the mixed team competition with only 2mins 45secs between the three teams. BVH 11. Amy Beck (13.16), Johno (26.44), Carl White (25.31) final lap 14.13 total time 1.19.44 2nd overall BVH10. Eva Eccles (15.15), Billy Eccles (27.36) Michael Eccles (22.59) final…
Bungay 10k & Aylsham 5k
Bungay midweek 10k results Simon Bales was 3rd M40 – M50 in 37.32. This was a 45+ age best record. Beth King equalled her pb in 51.47. Just and extra sprint would have done it Beth. Aylsham 5k Results. Michael Eccles, having his usual brilliant run, finished first overall in 15.41. Alastair Leckie 18.43. 5th M40+ Michael Swindells 18.43. Almost…
Holt 10k 2023
As expected there were no personal best times on this hard undulating course but everyone did have excellent runs. We had two first category winners and, much to Beth Kings’s surprise, the first ladies team award with Fran, Steph and Beth. Well done ladies. Alistair Robinson running his first 10k for BVH ran a silver standard time of 41.34 Fran…
Night of the 10000m pb’s May 2023
Michael Eccles had an outstanding run at the “night of the 10000m pb’s” with a pb time of 31.49.59 finishing 12th in his race out of 34 athletes. This is also a Norfolk County Vets track record and knocks our “Chair” Nigel Arnold off top spot. Nigel ran 32.44.53 and has held the record since 12.7.98. I’ve a feeling Michael’s…